No. 2,288 in Japanese
風船
Balloon.
In a sentence
風船が空へと上がっていった。
The balloon ascended to the sky.
In this sentence, "風船" (balloon) is used to describe an object that floats in the air, showing its physical property.
子供たちは風船で遊んでいる。
The children are playing with balloons.
Here, "風船" represents items children use for play activities, emphasizing its function as a toy.
彼女はイベントの装飾に風船を使った。
She used balloons for the event decoration.
This instance uses "風船" to describe decorative items for an event, focusing on its aesthetic use.
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